2 Corinthians 1:5

5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:5 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
English Standard Version (ESV)
5 For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
New Living Translation (NLT)
5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.
The Message Bible (MSG)
5 We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort - we get a full measure of that, too.
American Standard Version (ASV)
5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound unto us, even so our comfort also aboundeth through Christ.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
5 Because Christ suffered so much for us, we can receive so much comfort from him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
5 For as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so our comfort overflows through Christ.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
5 We share the sufferings of Christ. We also share his comfort.

2 Corinthians 1:5 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 1:5

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us
By "the sufferings of Christ" are not meant those which he suffered in his own person for the sake, and in the room and stead of his people, the fruits and effects of which abound to them, and in them; but those which he suffers in his members, or which they suffer for his sake; and which are said to "abound in" them, because of the variety and greatness of them; though not as if they were more or greater than what Christ suffered in his soul and body, when he was made sin and a curse for his people: yet notwithstanding the abundance of them, such is the goodness and grace of God, that he proportions comforts to them; as their afflictions increase, so do their comforts; as their sufferings for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel, are more and greater,

so,
says he, our consolation aboundeth by Christ:
meaning, either that consolation which they felt and enjoyed in their own souls, under all their tribulations, which abundantly answered to them, and which they ascribe to Christ, from and by whom it comes to them; or else that consolation, which, by preaching Christ, abounded to the relief of others who were in distress and trouble.

2 Corinthians 1:5 In-Context

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.
7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Romans 8:17; 2 Corinthians 4:10; Galatians 6:17; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:24; 1 Peter 4:13
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